Allahabad High Court
Allahabad HC Stays Coercive Action Against Lawyer Accused Of Posting 'Indecent' Content Against Brahmin Community Online
The Allahabad High Court has stayed coercive action against a Jaunpur-based lawyer who is facing an FIR on the allegations of posting indecent content against the Brahmin community online. Listing the case for February 7, 2025, a bench of Justice Arvind Singh Sangwan and Justice Mohd. Azhar Husain Idrisi granted relief to Lawyer Barsatu Ram Saroj, as it noted that the matter...
Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Idgah Dispute | Allahabad HC Dismisses Recall Plea Against Its Order To Consolidate 15 Suits
The Allahabad High Court today dismissed a plea moved by the Shahi Eidgah Mosque side to recall the HC's January 11, 2024, order consolidating all suits filed in connection with the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute at Mathura,Justice Mayank Kumar Jain dismissed the plea at 3:50 pm today. A detailed order is awaited.It may be noted that in January this year, a single judge...
PIL In Allahabad HC To Restrain Yati Narsinghanand From Making Remarks Against Prophet Muhammad, Holy Qur'an
A PIL (Public Interest Litigation) plea has been moved before the Allahabad High Court to restrain controversial head priest Yati Narsinghanand of Dasna Devi temple in Ghaziabad from raising questions against Prophet Mohammad and the holy book Qur'an.The PIL plea, filed by two Mumbai residents (Mohammad Yusuf and Zakir Husaun Mustafa Shaikh), also seeks the removal of his recent 'hate...
Family Pension Under High Court Judges Act Applicable To Chairperson Of State Law Commission: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that “family pension” rules under the High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954 and the Rules framed thereunder will be applicable to the pension awarded to the Chairperson of the State Law Commission under the Uttar Pradesh State Law Commission Act, 2010.The bench of Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and Justice Donadi Ramesh held...
Allahabad High Court Grants Interim Relief On Plea Challenging Order U/S 129 UPGST Act Claiming Asst Commissioner Was Not 'Proper Officer'
Recently, the Allahabad High Court has granted interim relief in a writ petition challenging the order under Section 129 of the Uttar Pradesh Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017.Petitioner was transporting Arecanuts, when the shipment was intercepted by the Mobile Squad. Due to alleged reuse of bill and e-way bills, physical verification of the goods was ordered. Though no discrepancies were...
'Nanad-Bhabhi' An Interesting Relation Of Our Society: Allahabad HC Quashes Extortion Complaint As Parties Settle Dispute
The Allahabad High Court recently quashed an extortion complaint filed by a woman against her brother's wife (Bhabhi), noting that the parties had come to an agreement and that no dispute remained between them. While doing so, Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery's bench also referred to the unique dynamics of the 'Nanad-Bhabhi' relationship in Indian society. The Court remarked that...
No 'Absolute Prohibition' To Consider Anticipatory Bail Plea Of Accused Facing Arrest Warrant/ Proclamation U/S 82 CrPC: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has observed that there is no 'absolute prohibition' against considering an application for anticipatory bail filed by an accused against whom a warrant of arrest or a proclamation under Section 82 CrPC has been issued. It added that the court is empowered to consider the merits of the case in extremely exceptional cases in the interest of justice. This ruling...
'Victim' Appears To Be A Consenting Party: Allahabad High Court Upholds Acquittal Of 4 In 2009 Rape Case
The Allahabad High Court recently upheld the acquittal of 4 men in connection with an alleged rape case dating back to the year 2009, as it concurred with the view of the trial court that the victim appeared to be a consenting party. A division bench comprising Justice Rajiv Gupta and Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra noted that it is a settled principle that while exercising...
'Sad State Of Affairs': Allahabad HC Summons DM After His Mobile Phone Found Switched Off During Working Hours
On Monday, the Allahabad High Court summoned the District Magistrate (DM) of Hardoi, Mangla Prasad Singh, to explain the circumstances of his mobile phone being found switched off, due to which he could not be contacted in connection with a hearing concerning explosive license renewal. A bench of Justice Abdul Moin passed this order after the bench asked the Standing counsel to...
Allahabad High Court Denies Bail To Govt School Principal Accused Of Sexually Abusing Girl Students
The Allahabad High Court recently denied bail to the principal of a government primary school in Bulandshahr district of the state who was arrested in March this year on the allegations of sexually abusing female students and showing them 'indecent' on his mobile phone. Considering the victims' tender age, which ranged from 9 to 13 years, a bench of Justice Krishan Pahal did not find...
Child Victims Of Sexual Abuse Most Vulnerable Class Of Citizens; Statutory Support Systems Key To Empower Them: Allahabad HC
Noting that the child victims of sexual abuse are the most vulnerable class of citizens, the Allahabad High Court recently emphasized the importance of supporting such victims of sexual offences under the POCSO Act. A bench of Justice Ajay Bhanot observed that since these victims face numerous challenges, including trauma, social marginalisation, and lack of resources, which...
Article 227 Is A Constitutional Provision Which Remains Untouched By Non-Obstante Clause Of S. 5 Of Arbitration Act: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court Bench of Justice Piyush Agrawal held that Article 227 is a constitutional provision which remains untouched by the non-obstante clause of Section 5 of the Act. In these circumstances, what is important to note is that though petitions can be filed under Article 227 against judgments allowing or dismissing first appeals under Section 37 of the Act, yet...